Finance Adminstrator FTC

• Position: Finance Administrator, Full Time, 1-year fixed contract with a possible view to extend.
• Location: Brighton/Hybrid. Most of our team are remote, with some working hybrid in our Brighton studio based in Plus X Innovation Centre. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from the studio at least one day per week.
• Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience.
• Line Manager: Finance Director

Who We Are

Make Real is an award winning studio, creating meaningful immersive experiences, for learning and entertainment. We create collaborative serious games, using VR, AR and other tools that support new ways of changing behaviours for the better. Our purpose is to inspire, motivate and enable people to grow both at home and at work. We believe that immersive experiences are transforming the way we work, learn & play. We are driven by solutions first and adding technology only where it adds value, with an open and honest culture both with our clients and staff.

The Big Picture

In our small but dynamic finance team, we value collaboration and efficiency in managing our financial operations. As our current Finance Administrator prepares to go on maternity leave, we are seeking a dedicated individual to cover this role on a one-`year fixed term contract. This is a unique opportunity to join a close-knit team and supporting organisation, ensuring continuity in our financial processes. The Finance Administrator will play a critical role in maintaining our high standards of accuracy and operations during this transitional period.

Equal Opportunities

Make Real is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs. We are proud to be a neuroinclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including neurodiverse individuals. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or need an alternative method to apply, please don't hesitate to contact the People and Talent Manager carla.foster@makereal.co.uk. We are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment experience for everyone.

The Role

Make Real is looking for a highly organised and adaptable Finance Administrator to support the day to day running of the office and team. You will work closely with our Finance Director to cover a period of maternity leave. This role will also involve assistance with finance tasks such as data entry and bookkeeping. The role will consist of the following responsibilities:

• Assist with finance tasks such as:
  • Checking weekly staff timesheets are complete and posted over to our project management system, Synergist.
  • Processing staff expense claims.
  • Making office and project-related purchases.
  • Purchasing and managing hardware leases.
  • Booking accommodation and transport for staff attending marketing events, client meetings and video shoots.
  • Drafting contracts.
• Management of the studio, including keeping it tidy, collecting post from reception, booking meeting rooms, arranging lunch orders for client meetings, general queries
• Couriering of hardware to and from staff and clients.
• Planning of our staff socials, gifts for birthdays and life events.

About You

We're looking for the following skills and experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Some finance experience desirable although not essential.
• Team player attitude, happy to help in other areas if needed.
• Adept in technology (including Microsoft Excel).
• Previous experience in a similar role in the technology sector desirable but not essential.

Why work for Make Real

• Annual discretionary bonuses across the whole Make Real team.
• Immersive technology and hardware provided.
• Regular socials & events.
• Regular company timeslots with activities such as guest speakers, virtual events, project updates and self-learning opportunities.
• Working from home allowance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flexible working and option to work remotely, studio based or hybrid.
• Health care plan.
• Positive fostering of healthy work/life balance.
• Promoting and supporting of personal wellbeing.
• Solutions driven, adding technology only where it adds value.
• Strong advocates of the benefits and positive change technology can bring.
• Working with local equality and diversity groups to encourage wider inclusion.
• Open and honest culture with our staff, clients and suppliers.